The classic savoury fritter is a perfect go-to snack meal. This vegetarian zucchini fritter recipe can be made as is or you could add a smattering of sharp parmesan cheese to add to the flavour. Fritters are perfect for an addition to a meal, to take on a road trip, or to have stacked for breakfast. You are only limited by the ingredients in your fridge!
Zucchini Fritters
Simplicity in a fritter - for breakfast, lunch, after-school or even into the lunchbox!
Ingredients
- 1 Tb olive oil
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 1 courgette coarsely grated
- 1 egg
- 2 Tb flour
- sea salt
- fresh herbs
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a non stick pan.
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Add the shallot and cook to soften for a couple of minutes.
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Remove from the heat.
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Meantime put the courgette and egg into a bowl.
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Tip in the softened shallot.
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Mix with a whisk, fork or spoon to combine.
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Add in the flour and mix again.
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Season with salt and fresh herbs.
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Heat the pan to a low/medium heat.
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Add 3-4 dollops of mixture and pat down so that they are like small flat pancakes.
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Cook until golden on the base - around 3 minutes.
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Flip and cook to colour the other side and cook through.
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Remove and serve with butter or sour cream.
